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Reasons for visiting Tallinn

What to do in Tallinn..

… with children?
Tallinn has a nice Zoo where you can see different animals from all over the world. During the summer petting zoo is also open.
There are lots of different museums which are also interesting for kids. Some examples include: Children’s museum which has toys from the middle ages up to the present; Kalev marzipan museum gives the best overview of the history of marzipan- about how a medicine initially made in the pharmacy became a sweet enjoyed all over the world; and finally at the Open Air museum you can not only explore historical houses from the past ,but also take a horse and carriage ride, meet domestic animals and have a picnic in the open air.

…at night?
At Reval Hotel Olumpia there is a night club called Bonnie&Clyde, to which all customers staying at a Reval Hotels can enjoy free access with their room key.
On the town there are plenty of different wine bars, night clubs, casinos, cigar lounges, and bars
and pubs from which to choose to make your night entertaining..

…for adventure?
One way to explore Tallinn is to rent a bike from City Bike. If you are up for something a bit more adventurous why not climb between the trees in the Nõmme Seikluspark or enjoy a cart ride at Saurix kart centre.

….if you like to shop?
Most shops in Tallinn’s Old Town and Tallinn’s many department stores are open 7 days a week. The biggest shopping centres in Tallinn are: Tallinna Kaubamaja, Stockmann, Viru Keskus, Foorum, Ülemiste Centre, Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre and Kristiine Shopping Centre. All the best boutiques, souvenir’s and art stores are located in the Old Town. Most shops accept major credit cards.

…if you are interested in culture and history?
To feel the history of Tallinn, visit Tallinn’s Old Town which is one of the best preserved medieval European towns. Walk the cobbled stone streets and see the many beautiful houses dating back from the 11th to the 15th century.
Tallinn has also been under Russian Tsarist rule and there are some great sites left from the Russian Tsarist Period. One of the best example is Kadriorg Palace, which has been the residence of the Estonian head of state since 1930.
Different museums of art, history and culture can also be found in Tallinn.
There are cultural events in Tallinn all year around, some of the cultural highlights are listed here.